Review of my new book The Way Forward:
“I love this book! I love to pick it off my bookshelf and read it randomly. I give it a 10/10 🌟” - Gladney
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Simple steps forward are a victory: Sorrow makes time slow down. Sometimes this feels painful because the common inclination is to want to rush into a new and better life, but slowing down can become a productive tool. You don’t want to run from the pain, because that will just make it multiply in your subconscious and it will impact your behavior patterns in a negative way. Instead, you want to walk mindfully through each day, without avoiding what arises within you but simultaneously not allowing sorrow to govern your actions. Simply being with your emotions without becoming them is a victory that should not be overlooked. These slow and intentional steps with your emotions can also be transferred to other aspects of your life. Each positive action that uplifts your heart, each conversation with a friend that reminds you that there is still plenty of beauty to enjoy in life, each time you remember that every moment of life is a new beginning – these are all simple steps forward that will reinvigorate you.
Let your healing take the time it needs: There is no perfect formula for healing. No precise amount of time that it takes to mend the heart and mind. With healing, time is not even the major factor. What matters most is that you are putting energy into unpacking, understanding, and unbinding the heavy conditioning and hurt that you carry. Through meditation, journaling, therapy, or intentional living, you will find a process that helps you feel renewed and lighter. Make sure that rushing or forcing is not part of your plan; quickness is not a sign of healing or strength. Let the ups and downs be a natural part of your journey, don’t fight the fact that every day will not be a great day. Let yourself breathe into each moment, keep directing your life with the magic of your intention, this will help you find your way.